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A spoon drizzling rich chocolate sauce over a perfectly baked chocolate lava cake, revealing its molten center.

Chocolate Lava Cakes

Quick and easy chocolate lava cakes ready in under 30 minutes. These individual molten chocolate cakes are perfect for a last-minute dessert.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Dessert

Ingredients
  

For the Lava Cakes
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter plus more for greasing ramekins
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting ramekins optional

Equipment

  • 4-ounce ramekins
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Generously grease four 4-ounce ramekins with butter. Dust the insides with cocoa powder, tapping out any excess.
  2. In a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, melt the butter and chopped bittersweet chocolate, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole eggs, egg yolks, granulated sugar, and salt until pale and slightly thickened.
  4. Gradually whisk the slightly cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until well combined.
  5. Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
  7. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft and molten.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1 minute. Carefully invert each ramekin onto a serving plate. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use high-quality bittersweet chocolate. You can serve these with a dusting of powdered sugar, fresh berries, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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